What topics are covered in the Doula Training Course?
- The fine art of all the important comfort measures for labour, the active birth positioning and details for effective pushing positions, what to say to a woman in labour to get her to relax, (hint don’t say just relax!)
- Magnificent massage techniques that magically make women release and relax
- The amazing details of breath work; good for you and good for the labouring woman
- Conserving the labouring woman’s energy so she’s not exhausted
- How to deal with breech positions; how to turn, what to do, when to do it
- Acupuncture / acupressure points for overdue and during labour
- Tips on how to observe and listen carefully to a labouring woman to be able to match up your skills with what she needs at the right moment
- How to help women use their own facilities at home during pre-labour and early labour prior to coming into the hospital
- The most beneficial use of hospital facilities and being aware of how hospitals vary in what they offer
- Waterbirth, benefits, setting up, what to expect; reasons why the Dept of Health completely endorse Waterbirth as safe and best
- Stages of labour, what they are, what to be aware of; talking to experienced midwives
- Being part of the team if other friends and family are present
- Physiology, anatomy, hormones
- Enhancing partner’s role, boosting his/her confidence, ensuring he/she is taking care of themselves with sufficient food
- Bonding for the new family, the first hours after the birth, the breast crawl and the first breastfeed
- Follow up appointments debriefing the birth experience afterwards
- Photographs; the right angles, the best pics to catch, the romance of black and white pics, the must have shots
